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How To Fix Democracy - The Black and Brown Democratic Dilemma A powerful session featuring Hill Harper and Arturo Nunez. Hill shared insights on the importance of collaboration and action in shaping a better world. ‘What kind of world do you want to live in?’ ?? Hill Harper reminds us that the power of democracy lies in collaboration and action. It’s about getting together, planning, and executing with a community that helps you rise. Let’s ask ourselves: What do we care about? What kind of world do we want to create? Let’s make it happen. ?? Comment “register” below this post, and we’ll send you more information! #Blackweek #CommunityPower??

Richard R. Wright Sr. revolutionized Black economic empowerment through pioneering financial institutions. As founder of Citizens and Southern Bank and Trust Company in 1921, he established one of the earliest Black-owned banks, providing crucial financial services to the African American community. Wright's vision extended beyond banking; he founded the National Negro Bankers Association (now National Bankers Association), fostering collaboration and strength among Black financial institutions. His legacy continues to inspire modern efforts to address wealth disparities and promote financial literacy in Black communities. #EconomicPioneer #BlackBanking #FinancialEmpowerment

Jonathan Mildenhall shares a powerful story about authenticity and the leadership of Cindy Gallop that still impacts him today. "Authenticity is what's going to take you all the way." ? From the Provocation On Purpose: Why Blackweek Matters session. #Blackweek #Authenticity #Leadership #Gratitude #Inspiration #Advertising Register Now at Blackweek.co

Jonathan Mildenhall shares a powerful story about authenticity and the leadership of Cindy Gallop that still impacts him today. "Authenticity is what's going to take you all the way." ? From the Provocation On Purpose: Why Blackweek Matters session. #Blackweek #Authenticity #Leadership #Gratitude #Inspiration #Advertising Register Now at Blackweek.co

Anthony Overton's legacy as a pioneering Black entrepreneur continues to shape economic empowerment today. His diverse Chicago-based empire, including the Douglass National Bank (the second nationally chartered Black-owned bank in 1923), set a precedent for financial independence and community reinvestment. Overton's success in multiple industries—from cosmetics to insurance—demonstrated the power of vertical integration and diversification, strategies still crucial in modern business. His achievements, recognized by the NAACP's Spingarn Medal in 1927, inspire today's Black entrepreneurs to build holistic business ecosystems that generate wealth and influence. #EconomicLegacy #BlackEntrepreneurship #FinancialInnovation

Maggie Lena Walker didn’t wait for a seat at the table—she built her own. She became the first Black woman to charter a bank in the U.S. (1903). Her St. Luke Penny Savings Bank provided critical financial access to Black communities excluded from mainstream institutions. Walker’s legacy continues through today’s Black-owned banks, fostering generational wealth and entrepreneurship. A visionary who turned exclusion into economic empowerment.

California’s first Black millionaire, William Alexander Leidesdorff, shaped 19th-century trade routes and funded abolitionist causes. His shipping empire and civic investments laid the groundwork for West Coast commerce while challenging racial inequities—serving as a reminder that economic power fuels social change. #BusinessForGood #HiddenFigures #BlackHistoryMonth

From enslaved to empire-builder: Alonzo Herndon founded Atlanta Life Insurance in 1905, creating a $325M safety net for Black families in the Jim Crow South. His business acumen built one of America’s largest Black-owned financial institutions, demonstrating resilience in the face of systemic barriers. #EconomicLegacy #Leadership #BlackHistoryMonth

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Reflecting on an incredible week at?Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity?? We had the privilege of hosting special sessions with a diverse group of industry leaders in marketing & media, as well as pay tribute to trailblazers, disrupters, and luminaries reshaping the media landscape through inclusive content and diverse investments at our Second Annual Heroes Of Media Awards Dinner ?? Special thanks to our partners and sponsors?Interpublic Group (IPG), Shipt, Omnicom PR Group,?Procter & Gamble,?Yahoo, and?VaynerX?for their generous support and collaboration! Here’s to challenging norms, finding solutions, and seizing opportunities together. ?? #HeroesOfMedia?#CannesLions?#InclusiveMedia #DiverseInvestments ?? Bento Entertainment? Director: Juan Woodbury DOP: Mr. Takumoto, Sebastian H & Rainier P Producers: Mr. and Mrs. Wolf ?? Jyn H / Juan W